Crypt of Horror #22

In "A Honeymoon of Horror!" from Crypt of Horror #22, a newlywed couple’s drive takes a deadly turn when a crash claims the bride’s life. Overwhelmed by grief, the groom makes a desperate pact with a chilling figure known only as Mr. Prim—only to realize too late that the price of reunion may be far greater than he ever imagined.

In "The Monster They Couldn't Kill," Dr. Fry—once a scientist—has become something far beyond human, sustained by raw atomic energy and driven by an unstoppable hunger. As his rampage threatens to consume everything in his path, no weapon or plan can stop the force he’s become. Written by an unnamed scribe and illustrated by an unknown hand, this chilling tale from Crypt of Horror #22 explores the terrifying cost of power gone unchecked.

In "The Heat's On!" from Crypt of Horror #22, a sea captain on leave finds himself trapped in a deadly game of deception and desire when a mysterious succubus manipulates him through a mirror, driving him to attempt a terrible act against his wife—only to discover that the real torment may be far worse than he ever imagined.

In "The Coffin-Maker!", beautiful Carlotta marries Hiram, the quiet undertaker, drawn by his wealth—until she stumbles upon the chilling truth that he made a deal with the devil himself. Now, as secrets buried beneath the funeral home begin to surface, she must decide whether to flee or face what’s been waiting in the dark.

In "Fit to Die!", a woman grappling with her cataleptic husband’s terrifying condition finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of deception and desperation. When she and a younger man bury him during a prolonged fit, they’re forced to dig him up again—only to awaken something far worse than they imagined.

In "Bride of Doom," Joe finds himself caught between loyalty and dread as he prepares to stand as best man at his friend’s wedding—only to grow uneasy about the bride, a woman whose silence, secrecy, and eerie past cast a shadow over the celebration. With no photos allowed, a honeymoon destination kept hidden, and a history of vanished brides, Joe must confront the unsettling truth behind the woman who’s chosen his friend.

In "Insane," a man trapped in a web of psychological torment discovers the truth behind his wife and her lover’s cruel game—only to twist their own methods against them. Locked in a soundproof cell, the couple is left to face the relentless, maddening drip of a leaky faucet, as the tables turn in a chilling game of minds.

Jo, a man haunted by a single violent act, arrives in Hollywood only to find his face plastered on wanted posters—his crime a moment of rage, his punishment a life on the run, all because he left behind a photograph at the scene.

In the shadowed corners of a city ruled by fear, a nameless killer stalks the night—his presence whispered in hushed tones, his deeds marked by silence and blood. "The Hatchet Man" moves unseen, a specter of retribution whose very name strikes dread into the hearts of those who know him.

In the quiet dread of a secluded estate, Winthrop Peters, Jr. clings to his unseen companion, Charlie—whose presence is felt more than seen. When his uncle and aunt arrange for him to attend private school, Charlie begins to make his influence known in ways that unsettle the very air around them.

In "Buried Alive," stage magician Hugo, perpetually overshadowed by the legendary Great Carvel, orchestrates a macabre scheme to claim his rival’s fame—faking his own death, escaping the morgue, and murdering Carvel before slipping back into suspended animation. But when his assistant Pepe botches the timing of his resurrection, Hugo’s meticulously planned ascent into stardom begins to unravel.

In "The Moulder of Doom," sculptor Guy Morzat crafts eerily lifelike portraits—each a corpse wrapped in plaster, frozen in perfect stillness. When he attempts to escape the town that has long feared his art, the statues he left behind begin to move, and the dead rise to claim what’s theirs.

In "He Who Laughs Last, Gets...the Horselaugh," a bitter performer in a carnival horse act lets envy turn deadly when he eliminates the man who plays the head—only to find himself crushed by the very costume he now wears. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed artist, this chilling four-page tale turns a sideshow act into a grotesque reckoning.

In "The Face from Hell," gambler Arthur Wells makes a desperate deal with the devil after losing everything at the casino—only to wake up with a demonic visage that repels everyone he knows. Now haunted by his new appearance, he pleads with the devil to reverse the curse, offering one final chance: if his girlfriend June still loves him despite his monstrous face, he’ll be free.